Medicinal Plants : Cissampelos pareira

Name

Biological Name

Cissampelos pareira

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

diuretic, lithotriptic, stomachic, bitter tonic.

Uses:

bladder diseases
Bright's Disease
diarrhea
dysentery
edema
fever
indigestion
kidney inflammation
urinary diseases

Description

This herb is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Dosage

Decoction, powder, extract

Safety

No information about the safety of this herb is available.

Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.